When it comes to traditional recipes that are handed over by generations, there is always room for improvisation. A little variation of spices adds a distinct flavor. I have always tried to improvise on my recipes but make no compromise on the Kola Urundai &Kola Urundai kuzhambu. I sincerely follow Amma`s recipe to the `T`.Kola Urundai is a deep fried meat ball made with minced goat meat/kheema which is blended with spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and cilantro.Kola Urundai Kuzhambu/Meat Balls curry~ a delicacy of the south, is prepared with Kola Urundai which are then cooked in a kuzhambu/kurma or curry.FYI:This is a repost of my previous recipe of Kola Urundai Kuzhambu. The last time I posted I did not give the procedure for the deep fried Kola Urundai and I have updated the pictures too. Instead of posting a separate recipe for the Urundai/ Balls, I thought I will club it together along with the Kuzhambu.

Grind the coconut with the rest of the ingredients to a fine paste. Set it aside

In a pressure cooker heat about 4 tablespoon oil. When hot add the onions and sauté well until soft. Then add the ginger, garlic paste. Sauté for another few minutes.

Now add the chilli, dhania, turmeric powder and salt.Add the tomatoes and keep stirring for few minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the raw smell goes. Add two cups water and pressure cook to two whistles.

When the pressure releases add four to five balls at a time, when it rises to the top of the kuzhambu put in another four. Repeat this until all the balls are done.

To this add the coconut paste and bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. Now heat ghee in a kadai, season with cinnamon and cloves and add to the kuzhambu/gravy and garnish with fresh coriander leaves

Squeeze a Lime before Serving. Serve with Rice, Chappati, Idlli, or Dosai. Tips:Another version is to deep fry the mutton balls /Urundais before adding to the gravy.I have used Thai green chilies in this recipe.

25 comments:

Drooling Drooling....i too love the meatball curry the way my mom makes...no restaurant food can match it..but sadly i dont get to cook nonveg dishes at my home coz no body eats it and they even don't like the SMELL of nonveg.so until my mom send me this,i will be lurking around here satisfying my craving for such yummies :-)

Can't wait to try this. Looks yummylicious! A happy valentines day to you! I am making beef pasta and serradura today as a special treat for my hubby. :-) he loves beef although I am not very fond of it. I am also making Kerala style beef fry and beef curry, he can eat all he wants! :-)

Looks so delicious...Thanks for the recipe, will try this weekend for party!!! My friend's mom dips the ball in beaten egg and fries it for crispiness...this balls will not be gud for making curry since it will not soak...try this way too..

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